- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashland, WI
Ashland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ashland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550051000074
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashland Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashland Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ashland, WI.
School address
District: Ashland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550051000074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Ashland Middle shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 550051000074 · Ashland, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 12.8:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Superior Elementary (603 students)
Ashland Middle shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ashland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Superior
Lake Superior Elementary
603 students
- Ashland High
Ashland High
589 students
- This school
Ashland Middle
383 students
- Marengo Valley 184
Marengo Valley Elementary
184 students
What this shows Ashland Middle reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashland Middle compares
Ashland Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▲ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.6%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Ashland Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashland School District reports $14,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marengo Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashland Middle
How many students attend Ashland Middle?
Ashland Middle has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashland Middle?
52.3% of students at Ashland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ashland Middle is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Ashland, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland Middle?
Ashland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ashland Middle rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ashland, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ashland School District?
Besides Ashland Middle, Ashland School District also operates Lake Superior Elementary (603 students), Ashland High (589 students), and Marengo Valley Elementary (184 students). See the Ashland School District district page for the complete list.